‘Devastating to think of lives that could have been saved under different PM’, say Covid bereaved – UK politics live

Findings of inquiry into handling of pandemic by Boris Johnson’s government paint picture of delay and inactionIn an interview with ITV, Keir Starmer also defended the decision to delay the publication of the government’s review of educational provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilties (Send) in England until next year. He said the government needed to take time to get this right. He said:We do need to attend to Send provision. I think uniformly there’s a sense that the system at the moment isn’t working and needs reform.My strong view is we need to get that reform right and therefore we need to take the time to consult with parents and others.These breakfast clubs are a real gamechanger.They’re free and you saw this morning how much the children enjoy them. They’re getting a decent meal, and they’re getting activity, and that sets them up for the day. Continue reading…